Cassiterite and Celestine Physical Properties

Cassiterite

Celestine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.86-7.033.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-73-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cassiterite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Celestine physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Cassiterite and Celestine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cassiterite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.